Mini 14 thread size ?

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btmonnat

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I have a mini 14 and misplaced or used my base screws some where else. My gun is the newer 583 serial #. Want to use the base that came with the gun to mount a Burris fastfire 3. Anyone know what thread the screws are ?
 

NikA

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I believe they're #8-40 based on the 583 series 30 I have. A #6-40 threads in loosely (pitch is right, screw size is wrong), I don't have any #8-40 hardware handy to test. I bet Ruger would send you some for free if you asked.
 

btmonnat

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NikA said:
I believe they're #8-40 based on the 583 series 30 I have. A #6-40 threads in loosely (pitch is right, screw size is wrong), I don't have any #8-40 hardware handy to test. I bet Ruger would send you some for free if you asked.
Sounds good to try, I do know their customer service is the best.
 
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